On the fly leaf of the copy, now in the Library, the poet has, with his own hand, inscribed the following: — “I, William McGonagall, poet and tragedian, presents this book of poetic gems to the Dundee Free Library for the benefit and edification of the readers. Hoping they will derive pleasure and profit from its pages. Believe me yours sincerely, William McGonagall, poet, September the 16th, 1890.” We understand that Mr Maclauchlan has informed the donor that the book will be adorned with a grand morocco cover, with gold bars across it.